As people join

Welcome callers as you hear the entry chime. After the meeting starts, use your discretion about doing this. You may want to wait until general introductions.

Ask who has the readings available and make a note of this so you can call on these individuals to read.  The readings are available at this Web site:

WWW.SAATALK(DOT).ORG

INTRODUCTION

Welcome to Talking' About Recovery, a meeting of Sex Addicts Anonymous.

(All times Eastern)

MON    MENS  8pm

TUE     MIXED 8pm

WED   MENS   9pm

THUR  MIXED 9pm

FRI      MIXED 9pm

SAT     MIXED

Noon

SUN    MIXED 10am

8pm

10pm

My name is __________ and I'm a Sex Addict and your Moderator/Secretary. (Pause).

This is a   (open/closed/mixed/  men’s only)____________________meeting,

OPEN to all those who have a

DESIRE TO STOP THEIR COMPULSIVE SEXUAL BEHAVIORS.

THERE IS NO OTHER REQUIREMENT

As a gentle reminder To help reduce line noise, please press *6 to mute your phone and   Press *6 again to unmute

SERENITY

PRAYER

Let's begin the meeting with a moment of silence    FOR THOSE WHO ARE STILL (pause)                 followed by the SERENITY PRAYER. . (together)

OPENING

(Name)_________, would you please read “THE OPENING?”

HOW IT WORKS

AND

12 STEPS

(Name) ________, would you please read BOTH PORTIONS of "HOW IT WORKS”?

(Name)    ______, would you please read the "12 STEPS OF SAA"?

ABSTNENCE

STATEMENT

(Saturday noon only)

(Name)_________, would you please read the "ABSTINENCE STATEMENT"

Tradition of the month

SOBRIETY

BIRTHDAYS

It is now time to celebrate sobriety birthdays.

Sobriety is defined as time away from your inner circle.

Are there any Sobriety Birthdays?

INTRODUCTION

AND

CHECK IN

It is now time for General Introductions and Check In. If you are comfortable doing so, please indicate your First Name and the place you are calling  from. Also, please identify your feelings and tool/tools of recovery proving helpful in maintaining sobriety. If you are a visitor, feel free to identify yourself as such, This is to welcome you and to acknowledge the courage it took to get here.

(To organize introductions, consider using a geographical approach, i.e.,

Start on the West Coast and move east.)

READINGS

FIRST STEPS (only)

FIRST STEPS (only)

FIRST STEPS (only)

We read from a variety of literature, For instance,

We may read from the SAA Green Book, the AA Big Book , The 12 & 12, Answers in the Heart,  The Outer Circle, Hope and Recovery and any of the  SAA Pamphlets.

Today, ________________________has chosen a reading.

(Name)__________ you are about to share with us your first step:

We acknowledge and affirm your courage in taking this step.

We want to clarify some things about this experience for each of us.

The primary purpose, for you giving this formal first Step presentation is to aid you in your program of recovery.

It need not be done to please the group, or to gain status.

There is no right or wrong way to give a First Step.

Any effort you make is legitimate.

Here are some suggestions, others who have gone before have found helpful.

We encourage you to be specific about your behaviors and to speak from your heart in order for you to be in touch with the pain and reality of your addiction.

Try not to bury yourself in shame.

Let us hear you, not your addict, speaking.

The group has a responsibility to be : loving , caring and accepting of you.

The members will avoid judging you, giving advice to you, or taking care of you.

If you wish, you may request that no one interrupt you during your presentation.

However, several members have affirmed that on reflection, such interruptions have helped to guide them and to make the first Step experience more meaningful.

Regardless of your choice in this matter, if you have not finished your presentation by then, I will let you know when 15 minutes of your meeting time remains.

This will allow you a few minutes to complete your presentation and allow time

For members to Give you feedback about what it was like to share your

First Step with you.

If you do not finish you have more time next week.

Remember, we are here for you!

May God grant you serenity.

LATECOMERS

DISCUSSION

It is now time for anyone that arrived during the reading to introduce him or

Her-self.   Please identify yourself by first name and geographic location only.

The meeting is now open for discussion. You can share about the reading or just get current. To keep the meeting safe, we do not make direct comments about another person's share or give advice.

Please avoid mentioning the name of a Book, Movie, Treatment Center or the Like, In your share because this can be viewed by some as "promotion”.        It is ok, however, to talk about your experiences with these items.  It is also safe to speak in “I” statements, as opposed to “you” statements.  Feel free to share more specific information after the Serenity Prayer when Fellowship begins. It is appropriate to reference the reading.

At: 10 after, We ask that any Newcomer that would like to share be given the opportunity.  Our focus is making you feel welcome and acknowledge the courage it took getting here. Visitors are also welcome to share. We will reserve some time for Questions and Answers at the end of the meeting.

(optional)    Please keep your shares to about ____________ minutes.

I will help moderate.  Who would like to begin?

ANONYMITY

As a gentle reminder for all of us, anonymity is the spiritual foundation of all our traditions. What you heard was spoken in confidence and should be treated as confidential. Please keep the things you heard here in the confines of your mind.  Carry no gossip and always remember to place   principles before personalities.

OTTAWA
PROMISES

The Promises: inspire us by our experiences of recovery and by the message of hope from our fellowship.

I would like to ask (Name)___________ to please read the OTTOWA PROMISES.

SEVENTH

TRADITION

PO BOX

WEB ADDRESS

Now is the time for the 7^th Tradition. The Seventh Tradition in the 12 & 12 states that "every group ought to be fully self-supporting, declining outside contributions." 12-step meetings around the world pass a basket to receive donations that are used to support recovery.

Because this activity is not possible in our telemeeting, I would encourage you to consider making a donation to our Intergroup Treasurer to help pay for expenses, including our Web Site and PO BOX . Donations can be made in the following manner: By mailing directly to

Telemeeting Intergroup

P O Box 533

Ellettsville , In 47429

The other methods are using  (Credit Card ) or  (Pay Pal  ) both are available at

SAATALK.ORG

(Please be sure to put the Saturday Noon Tele- Meeting in the memo portion of your check).

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Now is time for announcements:    , The first announcement is about sponsorship.  I’ll read the first two paragraphs pertaining to  “Sponsorship…. On page 13 of the : SAA Green Book:         One of the most vital aspects of the program is sponsorship. A sponsor is a person in the Fellowship who acts as a guide to working the program of SAA, A fellow addict that we can rely on for support. Ideally a sponsor is abstinent from addictive sexual behavior, has worked the steps, and can teach us what he or she has learned from working the program. We can learn from a sponsor’s experience, struggles, successes, and mistakes. Our sponsor can help explain program fundamentals, such as how to define our sexual sobriety. Most Importantly, sponsors guide us through the Twelve Steps. If we feel like acting out, We can call our sponsor to talk about it. A sponsor can hold us accountable for our behavior. If we make a commitment to attend a meeting, our sponsor can note whether we got to the meeting or not. Sponsors can tell us if they think we are at risk for relapse. They can suggest when we are not being fully honest with ourselves. Often a sponsor is the person in the fellowship that knows us best.

If you would like to have your name and contact information included in a list that is shared with others in the group, please send an e-mail to: Contactlist@saatalk.org

• Available at saa-recovery(DOT).org are the following:

List of all scheduled Telemeetings ,

The Outer Circle,

Purchase of SAA approved literature

(By simply calling 1-800-477-8191)

The readings are posted at SAATALK(DOT).ORG

Thank You (Name)_________for the Reading, as well to all that helped with the readings.   Is there anyone that cares to Bring a Reading to the next Meeting?

SERENITY PRAYER

Please join me in the "Serenity Prayer."

Thanks to all for allowing me to be of Service

FELLOWSHIP

You are welcome to stay around for fellowship. Now is a good time to ask questions, or make comments and exchange phone numbers. You are also welcome to leave at any time.               Are there any questions?